Staff Structural Analysis Engineer

Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment. Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and we never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!

We are looking for a Staff Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Principal Engineer and based in San Jose, CA

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide structural analysis and evaluation to solve challenging design problems related to high temperature Fuel Cells, at unit cell level as well as Stacks & Enclosures
• Develop models for fuel cell structural behavior, utilize FEA structural analysis code along with hand calculations based on first principles for design improvement and reliability
• Participate in product development from concept phase to production
• Validation of modeling and simulation results with testing and field data
• Identify possible failure modes and mechanisms and propose design changes to address the same
• Interface with cross functional team, create reports and present modeling results on a regular basis

Skills and Experience:

• MS/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with background in Finite Element Analysis
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of strength of materials
• Extensive experience of 2-5 years in stress analysis & meshing packages, preferably in Abaqus and Hypermesh respectively
• Experience performing finite element structural analysis using materials with non-linear stress/strain relationships, hyper-elastic materials, isotropic/orthotropic/anisotropic materials and springs
• Skills in handling complex 3-D geometry, grid generation, and post-processing
• High temperature fuel cell modeling experience is a plus
• Understanding of experimental methods and testing is highly desirable
• Strong drive learn new application areas and capable of modeling complex simulations and multi-disciplinary systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to details
• Ability to work collaboratively with scientists/engineers of various disciplines
• Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal

About Bloom Energy:

At Bloom Energy, we strive toward a 100% renewable future. Our Energy Servers are adaptable to new and innovative fuels while already acting as a cleaner and far more resilient source of power than existing solutions. We see hydrogen as a significant game-changer in the world's energy usage, and Bloom Energy fuel cells and electrolyzers will be the industry standard for clean, efficient, and reliable energy production. We anticipate being able to work in concert with other renewable energy technologies to create a comprehensive system that will change the way energy in the world is produced, stored, transmitted, and used. For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

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Salary Ranges:

$108,200.00 - $155,800.00